Description
Creole-Style Shrimp and Sausage brings Cajun kitchen magic straight to your dinner table with bold, zesty flavors that dance together like old friends at a Louisiana party. Spicy sausage and plump shrimp simmered in a rich, pepper-packed sauce will make your taste buds sing a soulful Southern melody.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1.5 lbs large shrimp
- 1 lb andouille sausage
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 large onion
- 1 green bell pepper
- 3 celery stalks
- 4 garlic cloves
- 2 green onions
- ¼ cup fresh parsley
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons Creole seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Chop 1 large onion, 1 green bell pepper, 3 celery stalks, and 4 garlic cloves into small, consistent pieces for your base.
- Slice 1 lb andouille sausage into ½-inch diagonal pieces so they cook evenly.
- Pour 2 tbsp olive oil into a large skillet and heat at medium-high for 2 minutes until the surface shimmers.
- Toss sausage slices into the hot skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes, rotating occasionally until golden brown edges form.
- Transfer browned sausage to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease.
- Drop chopped vegetables into the same skillet and sauté for 4-5 minutes until they soften and release their aromatics.
- Sprinkle minced garlic into the skillet and stir for 30 seconds to release its fragrance without burning.
- Pour in 1 can diced tomatoes, 2 tbsp tomato paste, and 1 cup chicken broth, stirring to combine.
- Season the sauce with 2 tsp Creole seasoning, 1 tsp dried thyme, ½ tsp cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- Let the sauce simmer for 10 minutes, occasionally stirring to prevent sticking and develop deeper flavors.
- Return sausage to the skillet and mix thoroughly with the sauce.
- Add 1.5 lbs large shrimp and cook for 3-4 minutes until they transform from translucent to pink and firm.
- Sprinkle ¼ cup fresh parsley and 2 chopped green onions over the dish for a fresh finish.
- Plate your Creole-style creation immediately over steamed rice or alongside crusty bread.
Notes
- Prepare vegetables uniformly to ensure even cooking and balanced flavor distribution in every bite.
- Check sausage for doneness by looking for a light golden-brown color and slight caramelization around the edges.
- Avoid overcooking shrimp by removing them from heat as soon as they turn pink and opaque to prevent rubbery texture.
- For a lighter version, substitute chicken sausage and use less oil when sautéing to reduce overall fat content.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 29-31 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Creole
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 330 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg